In narrow triumph, Dems push through landmark legislation

Replicating his great awakening in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, R. Creigh Deeds has arisen from slumber in his run for Richmond against Republican Robert F. McDonnell. In so doing, he’s demonstrated that a position in which he’d once appeared only casually interested he wants at almost any price. Honesty is precious, but like an heirloom for a family in sudden financial straits, it’s among the first things to go when a politician sees within grasp the seat he covets.

Approaching Labor Day, when the gubernatorial campaign traditionally kicks into gear, a gambit by Democrat R. Creigh Deeds is raising eyebrows but not his sagging poll numbers.

RICHMOND — Democratic gubernatorial candidate R. Creigh Deeds said Wednesday that if the General Assembly passes a bipartisan bill that includes a tax increase to fund Virginia’s transportation needs, he will sign it.

We are a nation who has lost our way and no one is willing to point out how we got off course. If I have a ‘prized watch’ that’s broke I would take it back to the original “watchmaker” and get it fixed. No one wants to point out what needs to be done to fix it, and what needs to be done to get this nation back on course.

OMAHA, Neb. — Physician LeRoy Carhart wants to continue providing third-term abortions after the brazen slaying of his friend and colleague George Tiller, but the Nebraska doctor doesn’t have anywhere to perform them — and he’s one of only a handful of providers who will.

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While I did not see any part of the recent Miss USA Pageant, I certainly heard the “so-called storm” that was a result of Carrie Prejean’s answer to a question concerning gay marriage.

For many Americans, the recession is affecting their most intimate decisions about sex and family planning. Doctors and clinics are reporting that many women are choosing abortions and men are having vasectomies because they cannot afford a child.